About the Role

We are looking for a high-energy Deputy Manager – Talent Acquisition to lead volume hiring across frontline and support functions for Hong's Kitchen & Popeyes. This role will drive large-scale recruitment campaigns, ensure fast turnaround time (TAT), and deliver consistent hiring quality across locations.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands bulk hiring dynamics, and can manage multiple positions simultaneously while ensuring a strong candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Volume Hiring & Recruitment Delivery

Drive high-volume hiring for frontline and junior-to-mid level roles across functions such as Operations, Customer Service, Kitchen Staff, Supply Chain and Support functions
Manage large number of open roles across multiple locations within defined TAT and productivity benchmarks
Execute mass sourcing strategies including job portals, walk-ins, campus drives, vendor partnerships, job fairs and social media hiring
Build and maintain ready talent pipelines for ongoing and seasonal hiring needs
Ensure quick turnaround from sourcing to onboarding with high joining ratios

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Partner with Business Heads, Store Managers and HRBPs to understand manpower requirements and hiring plans
Coordinate with vendors, staffing agencies and consultants for bulk hiring needs
Ensure alignment on hiring targets, timelines and workforce planning
Deliver consistent hiring experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders

Process Excellence & Governance

Ensure adherence to hiring SLAs, bulk hiring processes and selection criteria
Maintain accurate data in ATS/HRMS and track hiring metrics like TAT, conversion ratio, cost per hire and drop-offs
Drive offer rollout, negotiation and onboarding coordination for large batches
Standardize interview and selection processes for efficiency and scale
Monitor and improve hiring productivity and quality metrics

Employer Branding & Talent Engagement

Organize and drive walk-in drives, campus hiring and local hiring campaigns
Strengthen employer brand through local outreach, social media and hiring events
Engage candidates through pre-joining connects to improve joining ratios
Build talent pools for recurring high-volume roles

Qualifications

7–10 years of Talent Acquisition experience
Mandatory experience in volume / bulk hiring (retail, QSR, FMCG, hospitality, BPO or similar industries preferred)

Required Skills

Strong experience in high-volume recruitment and mass hiring strategies
Ability to manage multiple roles and locations simultaneously
Expertise in vendor management and walk-in/campus hiring
Strong stakeholder management and execution focus
Data-driven approach to hiring metrics and process improvement

Preferred Skills

Experience in Retail, QSR, FMCG, Hospitality or Consumer businesses
Familiarity with ATS platforms, job portals and hiring analytics
Strong communication, coordination and negotiation skills

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